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PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting?From Downloads to Listeners: Dan Misener on New Ways to Measure Podcast GrowthAre downloads still the right way to measure podcast success?In this episode of PodBiz, Norma Jean Belenky speaks with Dan Misener, co-founder of Bumper, about why the download has lost its value as the industry’s currency and what new measures should define growth. Dan shares how brands like Ford and Shopify are rethinking ROI, what top-of-funnel really means for branded podcasts, and why audience clarity is the key to sustainable strategy.As he puts it:“Why are we selling the number that’s declining? Why are we not sellin...
2025-09-0830 min
Creator ScienceDan Misener – How to ACTUALLY grow your podcast (and measure its success)Dan Misener is the co-founder of the podcast growth agency, Bumper. Prior to co-founding Bumper, Dan served as Director of Audience Development at Pacific Content, where he worked with brands like Slack, Adobe, Charles Schwab, Ford, Dell Technologies, Morgan Stanley, Red Hat, and Atlassian. Before that, he spent a decade working in public radio at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where he was involved in their earliest podcasting efforts.He also hosts and produces the independent live event and podcast series Grown Ups Read Things They Wrote As Kids. The series has won several industry awards...
2024-09-1757 min
Podnews ExtraDan Misener, from BumperGot feedback? Send us a text message. Bumper, a podcast growth agency started by Dan Misener and Jonas Woost, has launched the Bumper Dashboard - a tool that aggregates podcast data from various sources like hosting providers, marketing attribution services, and podcast apps. The dashboard aims to provide a comprehensive view of podcast performance metrics beyond just downloads, which Misener argues may not be the best measure of audience engagement and reach. The dashboard allows users to se...
2024-08-1617 min
Podnews ExtraDan Misener, from BumperGot feedback? Send us a text message.Bumper, a podcast growth agency started by Dan Misener and Jonas Woost, has launched the Bumper Dashboard - a tool that aggregates podcast data from various sources like hosting providers, marketing attribution services, and podcast apps. The dashboard aims to provide a comprehensive view of podcast performance metrics beyond just downloads, which Misener argues may not be the best measure of audience engagement and reach. The dashboard allows users to see verified listener numbers, total listen time, and other insights across different platforms, helping podcasters make...
2024-08-1617 min
The Sound Off PodcastDan Misener: The Art & Science of PodcastingYou likely know Dan Misener for his work in Podcasting - but I managed to trace his roots back to radio. Specifically, to CBC and shows like DNTO (Definitely Not the Opera) and Spark with Nora Young. His radio days actually stretch back a little further than that to campus radio at Dalhousie's CKDU in Halifax. But it was his time at Pacific Content where Dan began to explore audience development in the podcast space. Yes, he could have continued on making great sounding shows at places like the CBC, but what's the point if you aren't getting everyone...
2024-08-1357 min
Podcast 360Fatima Zaidi (Quill Inc.) and Dan Misener (Bumper)Our daisy-chain of founders continues as Fatima Zaidi returns to interview Dan Misener, co-founder of Bumper. As Fatima puts her three questions to Dan, he makes a case for debunking the myth that anyone can have a successful podcast while doing the bare minimum, and emphasizes the importance of knowing your audience and how they’re already served before starting a show of your own.Executive Producers: Brittany Temple and Adell ColemanEditor: Brittany TempleHost: Amanda B. NazarenoBrought to you by DCP and The Podcast Academy
2023-08-2219 min
Growth TriggersUnlocking the Secrets of Apple Podcasts: Insights from a Podcast Growth Expert With Dan MisenerIn this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of discussing the Apple Podcast ecosystem and its impact on show growth with Dan Misener, an expert in podcasting and a member of the Bumper podcast growth agency. During our conversation, Dan highlighted recent changes in how metadata is displayed and how Apple is using audio analysis to create automated transcriptions for keyword extraction and topic identification. As a podcaster, Dan stressed the importance of being an active user of multiple platforms to stay up-to-date with changes and respond accordingly to improve the visibility and discoverability of a show.
2023-04-281h 00
Win The Content Game44. Busting the biggest podcast growth myths with Dan MisenerAre you drowning in podcast growth advice and wondering what actually works and what are myths that have just been perpetuated? In this episode, I am joined by Dan Misener as he busts the 3 most common podcast growth myths. Dan Misener is a Co-Founder of Bumper, a podcast growth agency. He is an audio storyteller with nearly 20 years of experience, and has worked with hundreds of brands, networks, organizations, and institutions to increase their podcast success.Check out the full show notes here: https://www.winthecontentgame.com/44Resources:Try Capsho for f...
2023-01-2334 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewWhy are Apple putting metadata topics inside podcast pages? Bumper's Dan Misener tells us what he thinks. Are Satoshis the best way to reward podcasters? Trevor Bell argues there are better ways.Special Guests: Dan Misener- co-founder BumperDan Misener has looked at the new topics that Apple Podcasts is automatically allocating to shows (see our coverage on Nov 15, including our topics viewer). He's produced a number of network maps, designed to show links between different shows; and produced episode topic maps for every category in Apple Podcasts. Trevor Bell - Podcast Producer at The Iron Fist Velvet Glove PodcastTrevor argues that Value4Value is good for podcasting but rewarding podcasters with Satoshis is to...
2022-12-021h 20
The ChangeupDan Misener, Co-Founder of BumperThis week's guest is Co-Founder of Bumper, Dan Misener. Bumper is a podcast growth agency that helps organizations reach their business goals through the power of audio. Dan is one of the sharpest minds in audio. We talk about the Faustian bargain some audio companies took to garner scale, what it means to focus on engagement versus download numbers, where he thinks the industry is headed, and how critical podcast strategy will be to it.
2022-11-1450 min
The Podcast Studies PodcastBranded Podcasts and Audience Connection with Dan Misener (in conversation with Lori Beckstead)Guest host Lori Beckstead interviews Dan Misener, head of Audience Development at the branded podcasting agency Pacific Content, and host/producer of the delightful podcast Grown Ups Read Things They Wrote As Kids. Dan explains what branded podcasts are and the various considerations relating to connecting to podcast audiences, such as understanding 'podcast neighbourhoods', recognizing that a potential listener will see your podcast before they're able to listen to it, and that radio (and podcasting) is all about people talking to people about people.
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Guest host Lori Beckstead is an Associate Professor of So...
2021-02-0544 min
B2B Growth1278: Strategies to Grow Your Podcast Audience w/ Dan MisenerIn this episode we talk to Dan Misener, Head of Strategy and Audience Development at Pacific Content. If you like this episode, you'll probably also love: 3 Ways to Deliver Value Through Podcasting with Scott Barker host of The Sales Engagement Podcast WhyPodcastsWork 10: The Power Of Podcasting For ABM Engagement with Desiree Daniels Podcasting for Business: A 26-Step Process Now you can more easily search & share your audio content, while getting greater visibility into the impact of your podcast. Check out Casted in action at casted.us/growth A...
2020-06-1500 minThe Casted PodcastEarning Your Audience with Dan MisenerToday, we’re sitting down with Dan Misener, Head of Strategy and Audience Development at Pacific Content. We loved talking with Dan because Pacific Content is behind some of the BEST branded podcasts out there. And he was able to peel back the curtains of how their company helps these brands ideate, create, and execute extremely successful podcasts.So what’s their big secret? Well, they’re helping their clients think and act more like media companies, not brands. Doing that allows them to genuinely make audience-first shows, while using the brand’s superpowers to build...
2020-03-2528 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I don't feel like celebrating" (Anniversary Special)It’s our final episode of season 6, and the 13th anniversary of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids. To celebrate, we revisit some of our all-time favourite readings from the archives.
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2019-12-301h 03
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Hugs and kisses aren't enough" (Toronto)Holly gets her friends out of jail, Vince lists his favourite things, Peggy crushes on Matthew Perry, and much more. Recorded live at The Royal Cinema in Toronto.Photos from our Toronto event
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2019-12-1633 min
GRTTWaK Megaphone Migration Testing"I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)Dan hates camp, Amanda gets naked in the rain, Ash has a crush on a barista, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.
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2019-12-0233 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)Dan hates camp, Amanda gets naked in the rain, Ash has a crush on a barista, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Show notes
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2019-12-0230 minGrownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I'm writing this stark naked" (Montréal)Dan hates camp, Amanda gets naked in the rain, Ash has a crush on a barista, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Photos from our Montréal event
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2019-12-0230 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Mr. Sexy wears a thong" (Moncton)Amanda stinks up her school, Kate imagines a US-Canada war, Kayla describes Mr. Sexy, and much more. Recorded live at The Caveau in Moncton.Photos from our Moncton event
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2019-11-1830 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I need adventure" (Kitchener)Rachel predicts the future, Tim carries a knife, Sara compares Lucy Maud Montgomery to Stephen King, and much more. Recorded live at TWH Social in Kitchener.Show notes
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2019-11-0430 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Kissed by a wet donkey" (Saskatoon)Corrinne wants a pet gerbil, Heather wants to see balls, Lauryn wants to run away from home, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.Show notes
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2019-10-2126 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"We only want each other for the kissing" (Toronto)Emilia recounts her first kiss, Michelle tries to guilt her parents, Natalie recognizes the importance of eye health, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-10-0730 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Atomic fart blasts" (Halifax)Amy laments being a pre-teen, Krista writes a letter to her future self, Carolyn’s rabbit dies, and much more. Recorded live at The Carleton in Halifax.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Halifax eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-09-2333 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Hottie Hunter" (Victoria)Marissa goes hottie hunting, Anna dislikes piano lessons, Jeni writes an unauthorized sequel to a 1964 young adult novel, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Victoria eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-09-0927 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Mr. Sexy Legs" (Vancouver)Carol watches Titanic, Alan shares a pun-filled geography lesson, Ev contemplates success and failure, and much more. Recorded live at The York Theatre in Vancouver.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Vancouver eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-08-2633 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"A burning furnace of hatred" (Victoria)Zebariah hates Bill Gates, Haidee hates two of her friends, Loreen gives her sister a very unusual birthday card, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Victoria eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-08-1227 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I thought my mom was an alien" (Toronto)Luke wants a pet, Holly goes to a teen dance, Suzan grieves for a llama, and much more. Recorded live at The Royal Cinema in Toronto.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-07-2930 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I love oral hygiene" (Fredericton)Brittany investigates a bank robbery, Mike can’t do yo-yo tricks, Ashley wants to pierce her tongue, and much more. Recorded live at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Fredericton eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-07-1532 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids🇨🇦 “The Great White North” (Canada Day special)To celebrate Canada Day this July 1, it’s a very special episode full of childhood and teenage writing about our home and native land. Letters to Canadian prime ministers, encounters with Canadian wildlife, a harsh introduction to Canadian weather, and much more.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-07-0144 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"How dirty are you?" (Montréal)Cora stalks a boy, Jeff puts an unusual spin on a classic children’s story, Eliza learns about personification, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Montréal eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-06-1728 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"The worst mistake of my whole entire life" (Edmonton)Anna documents her first kiss, Laura regrets shoplifting, Eloise wants to rid the world of communism, and much more. Recorded live at The Rec Room in Edmonton.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Edmonton eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-06-0327 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"My hormones were flying" (Regina)Kate writes poems about Prince William, Lynette describes her first kiss, Hannah’s brothers fart in her room, and much more. Recorded live at The Artesian in Regina.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Regina eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-05-2036 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Mom, put on some clothes!" (Calgary)Hannah asks God an important question, Chris’s brother comes home, Marta loses her virginity, and much more. Recorded live at the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Calgary eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-05-0636 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Puberty has taken her" (Montréal)Nisha gets drunk, Danielle falls in love on the bus, nobody eats the fish Jonah caught, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Montréal eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-04-2229 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Let the devil take my soul" (Winnipeg)Carley writes a postcard to a famous musician, Rheannon gets her heart broken, Sara shares a moral tale about wishes, and much more. Recorded live at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Winnipeg eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-04-0827 min
Chartable RadioDan Misener - Head of Strategy & Audience Development, Pacific ContentMy guest today is Dan Misener, Head of Strategy & Audience Development at Pacific Content and host & producer of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids. We cover: What's Pacific Content? Dan's career path to podcasting, starting in public radio The story behind GRTTWAK Advice for building an audience Shows with a history in public radio What Dan's listening to And of course, the future of podcastng Find Dan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/misener Listen to Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids—it's great! Pacific Content lives here: https://pac...
2019-03-2739 min
Chartable RadioDan Misener - Head of Strategy & Audience Development, Pacific ContentMy guest today is Dan Misener, Head of Strategy & Audience Development at Pacific Content and host & producer of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids. We cover: What's Pacific Content? Dan's career path to podcasting, starting in public radio The story behind GRTTWAK Advice for building an audience Shows with a history in public radio What Dan's listening to And of course, the future of podcastng Find Dan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/misener Listen to Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids—it's great! Pacific Content lives here: https://pac...
2019-03-2700 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"We all smelled like poo" (Saskatoon)Kim writes a ransom note, Kurt tells the story of a magic jungle mouse, Julianna falls off a tractor, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.Show notesKim’s ransom noteSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Saskatoon eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-03-2527 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Get down and party" (Woodford)Jemma tricks her grandma, Mark writes a rap song, Glen fights a skeleton, and much more. Recorded live at the Woodford Folk Festival.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-03-1126 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Hunting for Yowies" (Woodford)Kate tries to drop her boyfriend, Sax hunts Yowies, Oliver debunks the concept of true love, and much more. Recorded live at the Woodford Folk Festival.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-02-2527 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Passion at its finest" (Valentine's Day special)From secret crushes to breakup poems, raging hormones to long distance love letters... it's a very special episode of Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids dedicated to love, romance, and the awkward, awesome things things that can happen when kids fall in, and out of love.
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2019-02-1149 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"No better than a rag" (Yellowknife)Jane explains the miracle of sponges, Chris tells the tale of a mischievous elf, Emily has an incident on the monkey bars, and much more. Recorded live at the Black Knight in Yellowknife.Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Yellowknife eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2019-01-2826 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Punk rock is today’s revolution" (Victoria)Julia picks up a hitchhiker, Mitra goes to a dance, Doug gets scientific, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria.
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2019-01-1430 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"The Republic of Dad" (Montréal)Paul critiques Pop Art, Nisha recounts a feline miracle, Serenay drafts a UN resolution, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.
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2018-12-3126 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I wrecked his little heart" (Montréal)Kim is mad at Britney Spears, Daniel raps a love song, Myra wonders if she’s fake, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.
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2018-12-1726 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Make the bed creak" (Toronto)Vicky writes a letter to all the boys in the world, Erica reviews a Weird Al Yankovic concert, Jane wonders about the future, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto in partnership with The Word on the Street Festival.
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2018-12-0327 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Farting in the bath" (Vancouver)Annelies farts in the bathtub, Emilie overhears her parents having sex, Ryan shares a Star Trek Christmas story, and much more. Recorded live at The York Theatre in Vancouver, in partnership with ONE TO ONE, a children’s literacy program.
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2018-11-1927 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Once upon a time in Barfland" (Kitchener)Stephanie shops for underwear, Sean re-writes “The Three Little Pigs,” Tanis dreams of Jonathan Brandis, and much more. Recorded live at The Walper Hotel in Kitchener.
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2018-11-0533 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as KidsHalloween SpooktacularA very special episode full of spooky, scary, spine-tingling childhood and teenage writing, recorded live across Canada.
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2018-10-2246 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Mouth-to-mouth contact" (Toronto)Chris has a Star Trek sex dream, Luke gets a haircut, Lauren swears (a lot), and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto in partnership with The Word on the Street Festival.
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2018-10-0829 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"A virginal sex goddess" (St. Albert)Taylor lights a canoe on fire, Maura experiences an embarassing gas leak, Vanessa sees Daniel Radcliffe nude, and much more. Recorded live at the Arden Theatre in St. Albert.
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2018-09-2428 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"P.S. I only love you for your money" (St. Albert)Trisha writes an “ode to Steve,” Kate compares sex to pizza, Jennifer argues about her phone curfew, and much more. Recorded live at in St. Albert.
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2018-09-1027 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Grandma slept in her bed naked" (Toronto)Leah accepts an Oscar, Dylan starts a horse club, Brian gets a blood test at camp, and much more. Recorded live at the Royal Cinema in Toronto.
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2018-08-2730 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Dear Michael Jackson" (Calgary)Inez gets her first boyfriend, Wade writes California Raisins fan fiction, Jessica shares passive aggressive poetry, and much more. Recorded live at the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
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2018-08-1326 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I’m worried about dry humping" (Vancouver)Debra gets her period, Chris writes a crime novel, Jayda falls in love at first sight, and much more. Recorded live at the York Theatre in Vancouver.
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2018-07-3033 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Big pimpin' life goals" (Ottawa)Matt pulls pranks, Yasmina visits Rome, Janna reads her personal mission statement, and much more. Recorded live at The Gladstone Theatre in Ottawa.
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2018-07-1629 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"A handy turn of events" (Calgary)Luke writes a breakup letter, Jason curses his romantic rival, Kristina shares a poem about a scab, and much more. Recorded live at the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
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2018-07-0227 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"My purity ring" (Vancouver)Brittany writes to her future husband, Marlene contemplates going all the way, Luke imagines life as a tugboat, and much more. Recorded live at the York Theatre in Vancouver.
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2018-06-1830 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I will burn you with my flaming positivity" (Kingston)Lori writes a fan letter to New Kids on the Block, Simone runs for student government, Aerlie and Jolene share a forbidden friendship, and much more. Recorded live at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival.
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2018-06-0428 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Arousal ≠ chastity" (Saskatoon)Carmody lusts after Gary Oldman, Hank gets hit in the face, Mackenzie has a wart removed, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Saskatoon eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2018-05-2125 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"People are becoming fanatical about computers" (Saskatoon)Sarah makes rules for her future children, Val recaps the early 1980s, Cody reads a spooky Choose Your Own Adventure-style story, and much more. Recorded live at The Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.
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2018-05-0729 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Technically, I'm a witch" (Chicago)Danielle sings about arithmetic, Lydia remembers her grandfather, Robbie writes a letter to the universe, and much more. Recorded live in Chicago.
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2018-04-2331 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Your bum, my pillow" (Winnipeg)Brigette puts her heart on eBay, Kyra warns snoopers, Radean obsesses about bubble gum, and much more. Recorded live at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg.
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2018-04-0933 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I wore my hot pants" (Thunder Bay)Jessica obsesses over Paula Abdul, Emma imagines being Prime Minister, Will shares a sci-fi horror story, and much more. Recorded live at The Finlandia Club in Thunder Bay.
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2018-03-2628 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"We played strip poker and held a private séance" (Fredericton)Marsha plays strip poker, Genevieve solves a mystery, Julia hates her entire family, and much more. Recorded live at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton.
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2018-03-1229 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Orange juice douche" (Toronto)Ryan gets in a fight, Adelade describes a very special dog, Freddie reads from his DeadJournal, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac Club in Toronto. Show notesSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Rate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2018-02-2627 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"My mom's heart" (Kitchener)Jessica describes the perfect guy, Moody reads a love poem, Meredith explains important rules for witches, and much more. Recorded live at The Walper Hotel in Kitchener.
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2018-02-1231 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"One big, long, painful, adolescent experiment" (Ottawa)Caitlin contemplates her first kiss, Todd writes a poem about picking your nose, Melanie reviews The X-Files, and much more. Recorded live at The Gladstone Theatre in Ottawa.
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2018-01-2933 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I wish I could French kiss" (Fredericton)Ryan lives the “rock star” life, Julie documents a secret crush, Pat wants a bike, and much more. Recorded live at Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton.Support GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Fredericton eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2018-01-1528 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Indolent people with tacky ideas" (Charlottetown)Em explains the perils of pornography, Wendy writes long-distance love letters, Chet imagines villainous owls, and much more. Recorded live at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown.
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2018-01-0129 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"It touched my feelings like a sledgehammer" (Peterborough)James writes a letter to Prime Minister Joe Clark, Mélanie crushes over MSN, Lisa predicts the future, and much more. Recorded live at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough.
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2017-12-1833 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Beating the bush" (Toronto)Chris discovers he’s gay, Tegan writes poems about Ebola, Ariana falls in love with an older man, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto.
Ariana's poem in this episode was written at a point in her life when she was "really into slam poetry." Her poem's format was inspired by Kevin Kantor's "Honest Confessions on Letting Go."
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2017-12-0432 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"You can't moose hunt for a living" (Toronto)Trevor fights Dracula, Peggy writes for her friend's zine, Ryan is valedictorian for the class of '96, and much more. Recorded live at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival in Toronto.Red Man LaughingNow or Never - CBC RadioThe Nod - Gimlet MediaSupport GRTTWaK. Become a patron.Photos from our Toronto eventRate or review GRTTWaK in iTunesJoin the email newsletterUpcoming live eventsMusic by Podington Bear and LullatoneClosing theme is “Oh Dear Diary” by SloanTwitterInstagramFacebook
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2017-11-2034 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Naked hugs are the best" (Calgary)Anastassia gives naked hugs, Khulud hunts for boys, Helen laments her evil step-grandmother, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's in Calgary.
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2017-11-0632 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Witch with a capital B" (Victoria)Sheila shares a wartime record, Gregory moves to a new city, Elyse compares humans to dinosaurs, and much more. Recorded live at the Victoria Event Centre in Victoria, BC.
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2017-10-2330 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"To bathe or not to bathe?" (St. Albert)Jordan is outraged by citrus fruit, Millie explains how to live with a kangaroo, Jeannine writes a poem about hygiene, and much more. Recorded live at The Arden Theatre in St. Albert.
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2017-10-0927 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Thinking about getting stoned" (Ottawa)Todd worries that he’s sitting next to a corpse, Rose reads poems about unrequited love, Diane wishes upon a star, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk’s in Ottawa.
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2017-09-2533 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Ten things I love about Matt" (Vancouver)Zahida passes out during sex ed, Geoff writes a very Canadian spy story, Mandy gets a crush on the class president, and much more. Recorded live at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.
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2017-09-1131 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Brains are better than boobs" (St. Albert)Maura contemplates puberty, Matt poops his pants, Michelle imagines a family of horses, and much more. Recorded live at The Arden Theatre in St. Albert.
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2017-08-2827 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids“Kiss virgin" (Vancouver)Ivy puts a flashlight in her mouth, Alex shares a jealous teen love letter, Jasmin kisses a boy in Stanley Park, and much more. Recorded live at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver.
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2017-08-1427 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"He was puberized" (Ottawa)Michelle meets her cute penpal, Fadhili obsesses over Transformers, Marty shares a whale of a tale, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's in Ottawa.
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2017-07-3129 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Single and ready to mingle" (Kitchener)Elizabeth faces a betrayal, Nitica disagrees with the President of India, Nathan searches for loopholes, and much more. Recorded live at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener, ON.
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2017-07-1729 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I practically broke my butt" (Sudbury)Kayla mourns the passing of Napster, Matthew visits Death Cliff, Jessica writes love letters set in the future, and much more. Recorded live at Fromagerie Elgin in Sudbury.
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2017-07-0328 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"You are not a beefcake" (Toronto)Sarah writes a fan letter to Dean Cain, Chandra has a steamy make-out session, Anuj shares a story about the human reproductive system, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto.
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2017-06-1930 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"He went to Uranus" (Winnipeg)Suzie explains why it's good to lie (sometimes), Kameron wishes for a job with good pay, Carly and Lauren visit Planet Oreo, and much more. Recorded live at The Park Theatre in Winnipeg.
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2017-06-0524 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Joey the Hormone" (Montréal)Kate shaves her armpits, Jeffrey meets a religious blood cell, Mary publicly shames her father, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.
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2017-05-2230 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Peanut butter is my universe" (Saskatoon)Dylan fights giant tarantulas, Camille shares a message from the Pope about drugs, Luke tells an amazing story of survival in southern Montana, and much more. Recorded live at the Cosmo Seniors Center as part of Winterruption 2017.
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2017-05-0828 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I'm pretty sure I missed his lips" (Regina)Robyn meets a flying whale, Todd tells a cautionary tale about drugs and alcohol, Ashley gets a hug from Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, and much more. Recorded live at The Artesian in Regina as part of Winterruption 2017.
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2017-04-2432 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"If you are lucky, you will die" (Kingston)Wendy reflects on the Apollo 11 space mission, Chris writes horoscopes for his elementary school newsletter, Kristy dresses up as a prostitute for Halloween, and much more. Recorded live at The Mansion in Kingston.
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2017-04-1028 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Love is like a terrifying blanket" (Toronto)Frances writes love letters to a stranger, Tish vists planet Grammar, Matthew buys a discount turkey burger, and much more. Recorded live at the Tranzac in Toronto.
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2017-03-2728 min
GRTTWaK Megaphone Migration Testing"My mom is nice. My dad is OK." (Windsor)Nellie crushes on fictional characters, Dan plays spin the bottle, Rachel learns a history lesson, and much more. Recorded live at The Rondo in Windsor, ON.
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2017-03-1333 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"My mom is nice. My dad is OK." (Windsor)Nellie crushes on fictional characters, Dan plays spin the bottle, Rachel learns a history lesson, and much more. Recorded live at The Rondo in Windsor, ON.
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2017-03-1330 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"I will now talk about my sorrows" (Montréal)Talia overcomes her shyness, Josh reads Indiana Jones fan fiction, Madeline crushes on her bandstand partner, and much more. Recorded live at La Sala Rossa in Montréal.
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2017-02-2728 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Space yogurt" (Hamilton)Breanne loses her temper, Jody writes a revenge poem, Ryan recaps game shows, and much more. Recorded live at The Spice Factory in Hamilton.
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2017-02-1329 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Smiling is an infectious disease" (Toronto)Bhoomika gets infected, Benj has a love affair with an inanimate object, Chelsea invents a menstruation detective, and much more. Recorded live in Toronto at the Tranzac club.
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2017-01-3032 min
Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids"Homemade birth movies" (Ottawa)Cassandra explores Wicca, Adam avoids birth movies, Derek writes a food-based love poem, and much more. Recorded live at Yuk Yuk's in Ottawa.
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2017-01-1625 min